tragus /tra·gus/ (tra´gus) pl. tra´gi [L.] the cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear; used also in the plural to designate hairs growing on the pinna of the external ear, especially on the tragus.tra´gal
tragus
tragus [tra´gus] (L.)
tragus (trā´gus),
tra·gus (tr  g s)n. pl. tra·gi (-g  , -j) 1. The tonguelike projection of skin-covered cartilage in front of the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus. 2. Any of the hairs growing at the entrance to the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus. tra gal adj. |
tragus
a small tongue-like projection of the auricular cartilage of the ear, anterior to the external meatus.
tragus [tra´gus] (L.)
a cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear; used also in the plural to designate hairs growing on the pinna of the external ear, especially on the anterior cartilaginous projection. adj., adj tra´gal.
tragus (trā´gus),
n a prominence in front of the opening of the external ear.
tragus
pl. tragi [L., Gr.] the knob-like projection at the base of the external ear supported by a plate of cartilage, part of the auricular cartilage.
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